It’s been two years since the untimely death of Michael Jackson and since that sad day in June 2009, there has been no shortage of articles, movies and tributes honoring his legacy. In keeping with the spirit of all things MJ, we present a slightly different side to celebrating the King of Pop by...
Most people know all about Clarence Clemons and the magic he brought to the E Street Band as Bruce Springsteen’s right hand Big Man and now a whole legion of new fans know him as side man to Lady Gaga, but fewer are aware of his softer and more reflective side as a solo...
We thought Colbert and Fallon’s spoof of the YouTube teen Friday phenom was funny enough but leave it to Katy Perry to takes it a step or ten further. In her Last Friday Night video posted on Funny or Die, she’s not laughing at the young and innocent Rebecca Black but instead laughing with...
I first became aware of guitarist Pat Metheny in 1985 through the song This is Not America from the movie Falcon and the Snowman. I loved hearing the song on my then local station San Francisco’s KFOG but I remember not knowing what his deal was when the DJ announced him along with David...
Beach Boys fans are abuzz awaiting the release of the ill-fated masterpiece Smile. Expected out in August, the most talked about record never released, that just about sent Brian Wilson and company over the edge in 1967, will finally see the light of day. Most people know all about Smile and its accompanying baggage...
Back in the early 80’s, when MTV lived up to its name and actually played videos, there were a number of songs that helped define the era and at the top of the list is Toni Basil’s Mickey. Who could forget the pig tailed cheerleader stomping onto the scene and delivering one of the...